Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) have been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating, ten have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $135.0909.

CROX has been the subject of several research reports. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Crocs from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on Crocs in a research note on Monday, June 8th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on Crocs in a research report on Monday, June 8th. They set an “overweight” rating for the company. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Crocs from $105.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Crocs in a report on Monday, June 8th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Andrew Rees sold 32,688 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.09, for a total value of $3,860,125.92. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 743,293 shares in the company, valued at approximately $87,775,470.37. This represents a 4.21% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 3.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Crocs

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Root Financial Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Crocs by 96.3% during the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 320 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 157 shares during the last quarter. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in Crocs during the 4th quarter worth about $39,000. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its position in Crocs by 60.2% during the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 495 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 186 shares during the period. National Bank of Canada FI raised its stake in shares of Crocs by 597.3% during the 3rd quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 774 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $65,000 after buying an additional 663 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new position in shares of Crocs in the 4th quarter valued at about $68,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.44% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Crocs

Here are the key news stories impacting Crocs this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter results exceeded expectations. Crocs reported adjusted earnings of $4.55 per share versus the $4.35 consensus estimate, while revenue reached a record $1.18 billion, above expectations of approximately $1.15 billion and up 2.6% year over year. The Crocs Brand surpassed $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. Crocs Second-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year 2026 guidance was raised. Crocs increased adjusted EPS guidance to $13.70-$14.00, above the prior consensus estimate of $13.67, while maintaining revenue expectations of roughly $4.1 billion. Management also authorized an additional $1.5 billion for share repurchases, leaving approximately $2 billion available for buybacks. Crocs Q2 Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive. Monness Crespi & Hardt raised its price target from $130 to $160 and assigned a Buy rating. Bank of America also reaffirmed its Buy rating and $160 target, citing brand momentum and potential margin upside. Bank of America Crocs Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Growth was uneven across the portfolio. Direct-to-consumer and international demand helped results, but HEYDUDE revenue declined 5.7% to $179 million, highlighting continued challenges outside the core Crocs Brand.
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance disappointed investors. Crocs projected adjusted EPS of $3.20-$3.30 and revenue of about $996 million, below Wall Street expectations of roughly $3.53-$3.55 in EPS and $1 billion in revenue. Tariff pressure and HEYDUDE weakness are expected to weigh on near-term profitability, overshadowing the quarterly beat and causing an initial selloff. Crocs Third-Quarter Guidance

Crocs Price Performance

Shares of CROX stock opened at $128.01 on Monday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $125.85 and its 200 day moving average price is $103.48. Crocs has a 1-year low of $73.21 and a 1-year high of $140.42. The company has a market cap of $6.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 0.96.

Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The textile maker reported $4.55 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.35 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $1.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.15 billion. Crocs had a return on equity of 47.75% and a net margin of 14.64%.The firm’s revenue was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted ($8.82) earnings per share. Crocs has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.700-14.000 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.200-3.300 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Crocs will post 13.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Crocs Company Profile

Crocs, Inc is a global footwear designer, developer and distributor best known for its lightweight, proprietary Croslite™ foam-clog construction. The company’s product portfolio encompasses a range of styles, including clogs, sandals, slides, boots and sneakers, all featuring the slip-resistant, odor-resistant and cushion-providing qualities of the Croslite material. Crocs distributes its products through an omnichannel network that includes e-commerce platforms, company-owned retail stores, authorized dealers and wholesale partners.

Founded in 2002 by Scott Seamans, Lyndon “Duke” Hanson and George Boedecker Jr., Crocs launched its first clog on the island of Vail, Colorado.